A UK government-backed investigation reveals journalists are avoiding stories on Trump, rightwing protests, and trans issues due to safety concerns, leading to self-censorship and a narrowed public conversation.
Thousands crowded into emergency shelters as wildfires in France and Spain forced over 300,000 to flee their homes, with 42,000 hectares burned in France alone.
A five-year-old boy mauled by a 'pocket bully' was told it was his fault; owner claims dog was defending home.
Monty Don advises wetting the greenhouse floor once or twice daily to cool it and increase humidity, a method that also helps combat red spider mite. Some gardeners are unable to follow due to hosepipe bans.
Japan confirms first fatal bear attack of 2026 in Iwate; two other deaths suspected. Surge in encounters linked to growing bear population and rural depopulation.
Chef Lauryn Bodden recommends avocado oil over olive oil for roast potatoes, achieving a crispy, crunchy shell with a creamy interior without bitter flavors.
Quiz tests knowledge of Lewis's department store in Liverpool, as the iconic building is marketed for redevelopment with £5bn station expansion nearby.
Gardeners are told to use used tea bags as a natural fertiliser and pest deterrent for lawns, costing under £1.
Dog behaviourist Jo Hinds explains why spring walks take longer and advises owners to let dogs sniff for mental stimulation.
Patchy lawns can recover by summer with April scarifying, proper mowing height and early morning watering. Expert advice from Vonhaus.
Travel experts offer advice for eco-friendly holidays, from slow travel by train to supporting local economies, ahead of World Earth Day on 22 April.
UK Easter eggs shrink as cocoa price surge drives shrinkflation. Galaxy egg up 44% per 100g. Climate crisis hits West African harvests. Prices may not fall soon.
Angling Trust reports 48,000 13-16 year olds registered for rod licences in 2024, a 23% rise. Celebrities like Beckham, Joshua, and Littler also enjoy the sport.
Fertiliser from 700 festivalgoers' urine will help grow 4,500 native trees in the Brecon Beacons, in a three-year restoration project.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to fix adult social care with a free-at-point-of-delivery system funded by taxation, unveiling plans next week.
Australia's home battery installations surge 11,500 in three weeks after 30% government subsidy, with experts comparing it to the rooftop solar boom.
Ant the Bennett's wallaby, missing for 18 days after escaping a Lincolnshire petting farm, has been caught and will reunite with companion Dec.
Beefeater will permanently shut all 106 remaining UK restaurants on September 10, 2026, as parent company Whitbread exits the standalone restaurant market, blaming government policy cost pressures.
Contender, the largest great white shark tagged in the Atlantic, makes sudden movement near US coast, potentially indicating breeding behaviour.
Frida, a Kangal cross poisoned and left for dead in Greece, survived and now needs a loving family. She is ready for adoption and can travel to the UK.
World-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall dies aged 91 in California during US speaking tour. Tributes pour in for her conservation legacy.
Sun-dry your duvet in March to eliminate bacteria without washing. A simple, effective method using UV rays to freshen bedding.
A gardening instructor's trial reveals that piercing a small hole in tulip stems with a pin is the most effective way to prevent drooping.
Archaeologist hails public dig at St Albans pub as 'huge success' after Roman pottery, tesserae, and wall plaster discovered.
First human challenge trial on microplastics launched in London to track absorption, as historical soil samples show rising levels since the 1960s.
Alan Titchmarsh advises gardeners to harvest new potatoes before August and explains the importance of earthing up to protect shoots from frost and boost growth.
An estimated 150,000 people marched through central London in what was described as the world’s largest trans pride parade, protesting new guidance on single-sex spaces and calling on PM Andy Burnham to act.
Norway launches £7.2m fund to attract top researchers fleeing US academic freedom pressures and Trump-era cuts, with focus on climate and other fields.
Temperatures will soar to 32C in southeast England on Wednesday as the UK's fourth heatwave of the summer returns, prompting drought warnings and water safety advice.
Garden expert shares one-minute trick for a stunning spring garden layout, from border herbs to trellised fruits and pest-repelling plants.